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Politician convicted under 'hate speech' law appeals to ECHR
GB News ^ | July 24, 2026 | Ed Griffiths

Posted on 07/24/2026 7:10:17 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands

A Finnish politician convicted under "hate speech" law has lodged an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights.

The case marks the concluding legal chapter in a seven-year battle over freedom of expression in Europe.

Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish MP found guilty of "insulting" a group by Finland's Supreme Court, received her conviction in March 2026 for views on marriage and sexual ethics she had set out in a booklet produced for her church more than two decades ago, in 2004.

She was ordered to pay thousands of euros in fines.

Alliance Defending Freedom, the legal organisation acting on her behalf, described the Strasbourg appeal as her final chance to have the conviction overturned.

(Excerpt) Read more at gbnews.com ...


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1 posted on 07/24/2026 7:10:17 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: Governor Dinwiddie; governsleastgovernsbest; Morgana; fwdude; Jane Long; ViLaLuz; metmom; ...

She posted a Bible tract which included Romans 1:24-27

Which is an excellent Bible quote

Though I would have gone with Romans 1:24-28

Still she was 100% spot-on


Romans 1:24-28
King James Version

24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of
their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served
the creature more than the Creator,
Who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26 FOR THIS CAUSE God gave them up unto vile affections:
FOR EVEN THEIR WOMEN DID CHANGE THE NATURAL USE
INTO THAT WHICH IS AGAINST NATURE:

27 AND LIKEWISE ALSO THE MEN, LEAVING THE NATURAL USE
OF THE WOMAN, BURNED IN THEIR LUST ONE TOWARD ANOTHER;
MEN WITH MEN WORKING THAT WHICH IS UNSEEMLY, AND RECEIVING
IN THEMSELVES THAT RECOMPENCE OF THEIR ERROR WHICH WAS MEET.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God
in their knowledge, God gave them over to a REPROBATE MIND,
to do those things which are not convenient;

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201%3A24-28&version=KJV


Romans 1:32
King James Version

32 Who knowing the Judgment of God,
that they which commit such things
are worthy of death, not only do the same,
BUT HAVE PLEASURE IN THEM THAT DO THEM.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201%3A32&version=KJV


2 posted on 07/24/2026 7:32:49 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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Stay strong, Päivi Räsänen 🙏🙏🙏 🛐🛐🛐

You ARE 100% correct

Keep the Faith ✝️


AI Overview:

Päivi Räsänen, a Member of the Finnish Parliament and former Minister of the Interior, has faced travel restrictions regarding the United Kingdom.


3 posted on 07/24/2026 7:36:50 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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As usual, Godless people in power ALL over the World 🌍🌎🌏

The Wicked Walk
on Every Side when
Vileness is Exalted
among the sons of men

Psalm 12:8 ASV Bible 📖





🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION - Proverbs 16:18a 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
4 posted on 07/24/2026 7:43:17 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: SaveFerris; Diana in Wisconsin

Time to visit the U.S. and request asylum due to religious persecution. (Wisconsin or Michigan has room for her!)


5 posted on 07/24/2026 7:44:10 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

Does not apply to the Muslim conquerers.


6 posted on 07/24/2026 7:55:10 PM PDT by Organic Panic
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

It is DEFINITELY Religious Persecution

Finland and now the United Kingdom


7 posted on 07/24/2026 8:03:50 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

The ECHR is a joke. It exists to promote African and Middle Eastern Muzzie migrants’ “rights” to enter and live in Europe. Don’t expect justice from that court.


8 posted on 07/24/2026 8:07:38 PM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

The ECHR has no concern for human rights of Europeans. Good luck getting anything resembling a fair hearing. And what is wrong with insulting a group? There is the death of free speech.

In America, the Democrats continually insult the black population, telling them they are incapable of doing the ordinary things that the supreme white race can do, like showing ID to vote. Yet they still get over 80% of black support.


9 posted on 07/24/2026 8:47:15 PM PDT by csn vinnie
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